Venues & Event Spaces near Ladera Ranch, CA

“We are a family of 4 and we had a great time! The staff were amazing and the pricing was reasonable for 2 hours. The place was clean and staff was very attentive. Plenty of things for kids of all ages to do. Will be returning!”

“Ole Hanson was the perfect venue! With ocean views, incredible sunset, and location next to several air bnbs we couldn’t have imagined a better place for our wedding. The 24 Carrot team went above and beyond for us and our guests! So easy to plan with and accommodating for our personalizations. Incredible staff and everyone was raving about the food!! Perfect wedding for us! (Reference we had 140 guests and it was perfect).”

“This is my second time in the past 2 years to stay at Holiday Inn Express in Lake Forest. Both times were very enjoyable. I arrived for my 3 night stay on this visit and found my room impeccably prepared to the details by Jennifer.
Thank you Jennifer for preparing my room so beautifully!”

“I found this venue on social media and was immediately drawn to the aesthetics of the outer courtyard; it truly feels like you're stepping into a fairytale garden. From our first meeting, the 24Carrots team was incredible to work with. Elizabeth, Nasime, and Anna were all so easy to reach, responsive, and helpful with our myriad of questions. The venue is catered by 24Carrots and they will not disappoint with their staff and their food/drinks. Our guests were (and still are to this day!) raving about the food the entire time. If I had to go through the event planning process once again, I would choose a 24Carrots venue in a heartbeat. They are so professional and well run. I've heard bad stories of other weddings with late food, long wait times, among a myriad of other issues, but this was not the case at all with this team. They had everything under control and were working like a well-oiled machine. I can't recommend them enough!
All photos by Kristine & Charles Photography”

“Best place ever! Not disappointed at all. The staff was perfect, all the kids enjoyed. Parents asked a lot about the place, they wanted to rent for their kids. Thank you so much!”

“Awesome organization. Friendly people and wonderful examples of people who love volunteering to benefit the community. I recently volunteered at the Elk Ladies Fashion Show which is so popular within the community that tickets sold out in record time! Everyone was happy and worked together as a team. I highly recommend this organization.”

“An incredible place for a wedding! Expansive reception room, lovely ceremony spot out back, stage. Great food through Jay’s catering. We love performing here! Reach out through our website!”

“The most accommodating facility for your car. The staff, and the facility is 5 star hands down. If I could give 10 stars I would! This place is a well oiled machine! Many thanks for caring for Cadillac! I wouldn’t put her in any other hands.”

“A beautiful yacht club that seems likes it's stood the test of time. You have a great view of the ocean here and membership is required to be able to use the facilities. The club and its facilities itself is a 5 star. No question as the decor and the feeling you get inside is spectacular. Their restaurant has a great view upstairs on the second story and they are very dog friendly which is amazing. Their menu is very simple and straight forward and they mostly have a mix of Mexican, American and Italian food. I had ordered their burger with a mix of onion rings and regular fries, the hummus and their flat bread with fig and burrata. They also have a selection of drinks and a daily drink specials. As far as the taste of the food... the burger was just good, it didn't leave a good or a bad impression, but the hummus had very little flavor and tasted very bland. The fig and burrata flat bread had more of a fig drizzle instead of actual figs and the flatbread had the texture of a cardboard. Now the food from what I have tasted was 2 stars. But again the place is so beautiful you won't care what you eat. I was invited here by a member and it's a great place to hang out and enjoy the view.”

“This is THE BEST hotel EVER!! My kids and I love staying here!! The most recent trip was to escape our home renovations and I'm grateful for the oasis and the excellent customer service from everyone at this hotel!! The front desk staff, especially Mimi, Travis, Anthony and so many people who work there, like the excellent house keeping staff and the wonderful people who make the awesome food!!! WOW ? So grateful for everyone!! Great pool, and basketball courts, clean and comfortable rooms and great people who stay there too!! Such a beautiful blessing to be there each visit!! God's Blessings to y'all and thank you for SUCH an exceptional hotel!! ✝️ Five stars!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“I don't even know how to begin about how much I LOVE Marbella. We got married here in November and it was the most perfect venue from beginning to end. The day we looked at the space with Kaile Watters we knew it was perfect. Every single thing leading up to the wedding was so easy, elegant, and well taken care of. Kaile is a dream come true to work with, truly. The whole staff went above and beyond to create such a beautiful and memorable wedding day for us. I could go on and on. The fact that nearly everything is taken care of in house made things SO easy for us: picking all the linens, chairs, designing the layout, coming up with signature drinks, etc. The menu tasting was such an incredible experience and people still can't stop talking about how delicious the food was day of! Marbella has so much natural beauty and the space could really be utilized in so many ways to create what you're looking for in a venue. We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner outside and moved the dancing indoors so we could keep the party going through midnight. If you're thinking about this location for your wedding, I promise, it's the right choice! Thank you to every single person who made this day memorable for us. And a huge thank you to Kaile Watters, you are a gem!”

“What a lovely space. It was great a Maison... and now the Cafe has taken up the torch of delicious food, great service, and a wonderful space.The food is a treat. The sweets are amazing.And all served with a smile by a great staff.Highly recommend ?”

“I cannot recommend this venue enough! We celebrated our wedding here in September of 2024 and thanks to Angela and her team, the day went on without a hitch. Not only is the space itself just so stunning and charming, you get access to a decor room and so many beautiful photo opportunities across the grounds. It is extremely hard to find an affordable wedding venue with a guest count of 200 but by allowing us to bring in outside catering and alcohol we were able to have our dream wedding at a gorgeous venue for a fraction of the cost elsewhere! There are no hidden fees, you get so many rooms to work with and get ready in the day of, and I got to bring in all of our supplies prior to the wedding which relieved SO much stress. We used their bartenders and they were so fun and people were raving about the drinks all night. Angela worked with me every step of the way and we booked her as our day of coordinator and it was the best decision we could have made! You can tell she is so passionate about what she does and truly cares about her customers and wants them to have the most special day. She seriously thought of everything and worked so hard to make our vision come to life. I knew I didn’t have to worry about a thing that day because her and her team would have it handled. They were so accommodating and kind and handled our somewhat rowdy crowd with grace and we really had the best time. All of our guests could not stop raving about this place. Do yourself a favor and book this venue and be sure to count your blessings when it comes to working with Angela!”

“By far the best sunset cruise under sail. There’s nothing better, wind in the sails, calm of the water. Except that it’s on a 100 year old ship with quite the history. I love history. And that the ship is open for the guests to explore while the crew tend to a great experience adding champagne and charcuterie.

Great job! Highly recommended for a romantic escape.”

“I highly recommend Seven-Degrees for your next event. I work at a high school and we recently held Prom at Seven-Degrees. From start to finish, the experience was incredibly positive! Specifically, we worked with Kate as our Event Coordinator. She communicated effectively and always got back to us quickly when we had questions. On the night of the event, the staff was professional and kind to our students. Kate and her team went out of their way to meet the needs of our school and students. We are very grateful for our experience at Seven-Degrees.”

“I put together a surprise engagement party at this venue and it was exactly we were looking for. Jaimee was a delight to work with and coordination was smooth. She was very responsive and quick to respond.”

“I joined Aventura a few months ago and I can't be more impressed. I've learned so much about sailing! The staff and the members are all so welcoming. Aventura is truly an asset to the Dana Point Harbor. It brings a touch of class to our beach community!”

“Went for bingo night it was a great time. We had never been there before everybody was extremely outgoing and nice! Also had never played bingo at an official bingo hall everyone was more then willing to help explain the rules and diffrent games. I definitely recommend!But get there early because it was packed.”

“As a wedding photographer, working at Plaza de Magdalena has been an incredible experience! This stunning venue offers an array of picturesque spots just steps away for capturing the perfect moments. The ambiance is truly magical, making it a dream setting for couples on their special day.

What truly sets Plaza de Magdalena apart, however, is their exceptional catering staff and banquet manager. They are not only professional but also incredibly accommodating, ensuring everything runs smoothly, allowing me to focus on getting the best shots. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence shines through in every aspect of the event.

I highly recommend Plaza de Magdalena for any couple looking for a beautiful venue paired with top-notch service!”

“We hosted an anniversary party at Thomas Studios - it was the perfect unique location for a really special and intimate occasion. The studio has a beautiful outdoor space perfect for entertaining, a very spacious interior for seating - with the perfect laid back laguna chic vibe to the entire venue. Shaun and his Studio Manager Lili were amazing to work with and worked tirelessly to make our event special. I would definitely host there again!”

“Really nice cottage in a great location! Friendly and uncomplicated contact. Great amenities, clean, good value for money (given that California is very expensive and other locations that were not nearly as nice had about the same asking price).Rooms: Two levels, lower level had kitchenette and dining table, upper level had living room, bedroom and bathroom with bathtub.”

“While strolling through the Los Rios Historic District, I came across the Los Rios Cottages at 31766 Los Rios Street. Although I didn't stay there, the picturesque setting and charming architecture made it look like a fairytale retreat. Nestled in California's oldest continually inhabited neighborhood, these cottages offer a unique blend of history and tranquility. For those seeking a quaint getaway, the Los Rios Cottages seem like an enchanting choice.”

“Aesthetic is the last up and running family owned climbing gym here in OC, and they sure know how to make you feel at home! I really love this place. Good vibes. cool crew, and such creative route setting. I love it here!!! Also there’s a meetup group with Andrew named “OC climber meetup” happening here every first Friday of the month, that’s how I get connected. Welcome to join us!!!”

“Great variety of collectible and wearable art set amidst the Cliffs Restaurant and its live evening entertainment. An evening tipsy shop owner with colorful language could not prevent me from having a wonderful memorable time! Actually she just added to the colorful experience of Laguna and the different ways to enjoy the experience of the arts.”

“My wife and I recently had our wedding at this venue. The whole property is absolutely gorgeous to say the least. It made for such beautiful ceremony and photoshoot scenery. All of our guests would agree! The only issue we had is that the venue rules were a bit too strict and created many obstacles for us to make the perfect wedding. It did all work out in the end, but there were in my opinion many extra and senseless challenges along the way. The day of went very smoothly however and therefore, I am left with a mostly positive total experience.”

“This is a quality hotel that offers great service. The most important quality was customer service at all levels of the organization. This includes the front desk, bellman, valet, room service, security, all servers in each and every restaurant we visited during our stay were great. The food was delicious! This hotel is my favorite and I have travelled a lot in my career. This will be a place I will go to annually.

Rooms: Our view was fantastic. Housekeeping was great.

Nearby activities: The town of Dana Point gives you access to the harbor and unique shopping. You can take a trolley to Laguna Beach and enjoy boutique shops and art galleries.

Walkability: You never have to leave the hotel. Everything is floor away. Excursions to the beach with all the supplies you need. Food and drink are always available.

Food and drinks: All restaurants are five star and the servers are fantastic.

Noteworthy details: The hotel offers excursions like whale watching and hiking”

“This banquet hall was perfect for One Step Ministry's fundraising gala. The staff was amazing. The accomodations were top notch: the food was delicious and the location was perfect.”

“We have photographed many weddings at Seven 7 Seven over the years and it is always a delight to come back. Nestled at the bottom of the hills in Laguna, the venue has great light at any point of the day. It is nice that both the bride and the groom have their own getting ready areas, and both spots photograph well for that portion of the day. The ceremony site has a huge beautiful backdrop of trees and the pond and has many different spots that the photographer can go without being in the way of guests. It is a beautiful venue! ig @_themcfarlands_”

“I photographed a wedding here last year and it was STUNNING! The venue was so amazing to work with, the staff was so friendly and welcoming! I was blown away with how helpful they were to me and the guests. I suggest this venue to all my clients, can't wait to photograph another wedding here soon!!”

“Great spot for laser tag! Lots of different games available, and a very responsive team. Our group had trouble with some kids that were breaking just about every rule they had, and he was efficient and polite about asking them to leave so the birthday could go on! Thanks Nick, you’re a good manager! 10/10 will go again.”